Q. Which state has recently become the first to implement the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS)?
Answer:
Maharashtra
Notes: Maharashtra became the first state to adopt the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) for its employees ahead of assembly elections. The UPS was introduced by the Central Government on August 24, 2024. It replaces the 21-year-old National Pension System (NPS) and is similar to the Old Pension Scheme (OPS). This change effectively reverses pension reforms implemented by the Atal Bihari Vajpayee government.